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Inspiration, Monday's Pretty Things

Monday’s Pretty Things :: Sunshine Yellow Edition

Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Let's Go Anywhere via Emily O Photography on Flickr

Let’s Go Anywhere via Emily O Photography on Flickr

It’s our motto.

Wherever We Are Together, That is Home via VOl 25

Wherever We Are via vol.25

I love this. Have you seen vol.25’s other prints? Such fun illustrations!

Wooden Yellow House via MerrittHyde on Etsy
Wooden Yellow House via MerrittHyde on Etsy

I seem to have a theme going on this week. I love how that happens without me even realizing it or planning it out ahead of time.

Felted Acorns via Fairyfolk on Etsy

Felted Acorns via Fairyfolk on Etsy

I miss acorns. Florida is severely lacking in the towering oak department.

House facade at Old Kastro village in Sifnos island, Western Cyclades, Greece via Gargaro on FLickr

House facade at Old Kastro village in Sifnos island, Western Cyclades, Greece via Gargaro on Flickr

This Mediterranean house is so very bright and sunshine-y!

Citrus Baby Blanket Kit via the Purl Bee

Citrus Baby Blanket via The Purl Bee

I really like the fun, bold stripes on this baby blanket. There are other great striped color combos over at The Purl Bee.

Alright, back to Monday chores! The house looks like it’s enjoyed the weekend a little too much…

Meanwhile, while I’m cleaning up, you might like to read Monday’s Pretty Things from previous weeks.

Inspiration, Monday's Pretty Things

Monday’s Pretty Things :: On a Tuesday

Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Bosnian Coffee in Sarajevo, via RamblinCat on DeviantArt
Bosnian Coffee in Sarajevo, via RamblinCat on DeviantArt

It’s only right that we top off the end of the the long three-day weekend with COFFFEEEEEE. That delicious caramel-colored coffee goes perfectly with the rustic-looking ceramics, don’t you think? I liked the photo even more when I read that it was taken in Sarajevo!

Fog Linen striped towel via Old Faithful on {frolic!}
Fog Linen via Old Faithful on {frolic!}

I love the classic look of this striped towel. Although this one uses Japanese fabric, it’s modeled after the Turkish linen towels which were first hand-loomed near the Aegean and Black Seas centuries ago.

Autumn 2011 Women House and Home - Farrin Stripe Chemise Tunic
Farrin Stripe Chemise via Toast UK

This striped tunic featured in Toast UK’s newest Autumn 2011 Women’s catalogue was definitely inspired by Turkish linens!

Pink Toile - Etienne - Amilie - Harlequin Wallpaper
Pink toile wallpaper via decorsupplies.co.uk

I don’t usually go too crazy for pink, but this pink twist on toile really caught my eye. Or maybe it’s just the super-clean, clutter-free space that’s appealing to me ;-)

Red Ombre Ruffle Pillow made from Upcycled Sweaters via thatfunkybotique on etsy
Red Ombre Ruffle Pillow via That Funky Boutique on Etsy

I’d just love to cuddle up here amongst all those knit pillows with that cup of Sarajevan coffee.

white cable knit throw via mi casa
Cable Knit Throw via Mi Casa Revista as seen on Inspirations Deco

I’m a huge fan of cable knit, especially when it’s done in off-white and earthy tones. Check out the rest of the photos from this pretty Spanish house — there are more cable knit throws and pillows throughout the home.

Cable Knit via Closet Visit
Cable Knit via Closet Visit

Alright, one last dose of cable knit for good measure. If Autumn has arrived where you live, you can use this to keep warm. Me, I’ll just keep dreaming while the AC is humming away…

You might also like to read Monday’s Pretty Things from previous weeks

Inspiration, Monday's Pretty Things

Monday’s Pretty Things :: Burlap

Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Happy Monday, dear readers! This week’s edition of Pretty Things is all about burlap.

Anthropologie Defined Lines Scarf - Oaxacaborn Pretty Things Defined Lines Scarf via Anthropologie

I’ve really been drawn to these colors lately. Well, I’ve always been drawn to coral and orange, but recently I’ve begun to love mustard yellow, as well. And it’s no secret that I have a weakness for pashminas and scarves! The threads in the warp and weave pattern on this scarf remind me of a softer, more feminine version of burlap.

Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Idea - Roman Shade out of Burlap Sack
Roman Shade out of a Burlap Sack via Better Homes & Gardens as seen on Red Door Home

The natural look & the rustic texture of burlap really appeals to me. I also love the fact that printed grain sacks (or coffee bags!) often have the names of other countries printed on them.

Italian Cottage via Cote Maison and Style Files - Yellow Rug, Stone Walls, Pillows, and Natural Baskets
Italian Cottage via Cote Maison as seen on Style Files

In keeping with the mustard yellow and burlap theme, here’s a strikingly beautiful corner of an Italian cottage. This space as the potential to appear cold since it has stone walls and a tile floor, but so much life is brought to the space through textiles. I like the mix of fabrics on the pillows, but it’s the row of baskets which really caught my eye here.

vivaterra handcrocheted wool rug - circle patchwork - grey, mustard, cream, and taupe

Circle Patchwork Rug via VivaTerra

This crocheted wool rug (no longer available from VivaTerra) makes me want to make my own! The color combination here is perfect, I think. In theory I like how the circles are all different sizes, but in practice I’d find it very hard to refrain from making them all uniform!

Burlap-wrapped Bouquet via Style Me Pretty Burlap and Twine-Wrapped Bouquet via Style Me Pretty

This is so simple and yet so striking. White blooms against the natural burlap and twine — just lovely! I really like it.

burlap headboard - guatemalan coffee - red and yellow patterned bedding and curtains Burlap Headboard via My Home Ideas as seen on Re-Nest

I don’t think it gets much better than this last photo. Guatemalan coffee burlap headboard? Curtains reminiscent of a gypsy caravan? Red and yellow pillows? SIGN.ME.UP.

You might also like to read other editions of Monday’s Pretty Things.

Little Style

LITTLE STYLE :: Aveline’s Room (and her newest Felted Owl!)

Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Good morning! We’re way overdue for a little sneak peek at Aveline’s room, right? I don’t think I’ve posted any pictures of it since we moved to Florida.

I recently won this adorable little handmade felted owl from a BlissFull Essence / Evenswood Owlbums giveaway. Isn’t he ridiculously cute?  I told Christine I’d send her photos of the little fellow in his new home, and I thought I’d share them with you as well.

We seem to be amassing a collection of owls, which I am totally okay with. (Remember the hand-appliqued owl onesie?)

Handmade Felted Owl from BlissFull Essence / Evenswood Owlbums (Urban Outfitters Plush Owlets in the background) - Oaxacaborn - Aveline's room

Here’s the little owl on top of Aveline’s dresser next to Lotta from Charlie and Lola and some Urban Outfitters Owlets (no longer in stock). I don’t remember where we purchased the plush lemur.

Aveline hasn’t officially moved into her room yet (her crib is still next to our bed), so her room doubles as a guest space. My mom handmade the gorgeous duvet cover you see below.

Oaxcaborn - Felted Owl in Aveline's room along with Charlie and Lola Lotta doll and Urban Outfitters plush owlets - sun shining through green curtains onto quilt

We love textiles and books around here! My mother-in-law made this beautiful quilt — you can usually find out on our living room floor with a little Aveline on top of it.

Felted Owl on stack of children's books on wooden chair with handmade quilt on back of chair-Oaxacaborn-Aveline's room
I’d love to see how you’ve decorated your little ones’ spaces — if you have a blog post about it, leave the link in the comments!